Cost of Living Calculator - Elizabeth, New Jersey vs Schaumburg, Illinois


The cost of living in Schaumburg, Illinois is 10.4% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $55,536 in Schaumburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schaumburg, Illinois is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Schaumburg
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs Schaumburg, IL
Compared to Elizabeth, Schaumburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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